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An upward revision to first quarter GDP today boosted the mood around UK-focused stocks.

UK GDP rose by 0.7% in January-March, according to the latest quarterly national accounts which show the state of the UK economy

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are down -0.07%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are down -0.10% this morning as market participants awaited a flurry of U.S. economic data, a presidential debate, and an earnings report from the world’s largest shoemaker Nike.

September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are trending down -0.23% this morning as an underwhelming sales forecast from chipmaker Micron weighed on sentiment, while investors awaited a flurry of U.S. economic data, a presidential debate, and an earnings report from the world’s largest shoemaker Nike.

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The U.S. government will pay close to $900 billion this year just in interest payments on the national debt.

In launching Labour’s manifesto, Keir Starmer sought to shed his party’s “tax and spend” image. Instead, Starmer pressed home that Labour’s core mission is to increase UK economic growth – the manifesto mentions the term more than 200 times.

This coming week is pretty news-heavy with PCE and GDP all due out. In addition, there are several fed speakers at some odd times which can cause some volatility in the market.

Kiplinger's report into what it will take the U.S. to maintain a healthy economic growth rate.

France’s economy minister name-checked Liz Truss as he sought to warn voters of the risks of voting for RN